Red Devils Run Riot: Manchester United Dominate Bournemouth 4-1 in Thrilling Chicago Friendly

Chicago, USA – July 31, 2025 – Manchester United continued their impressive pre-season form in the Premier League Summer Series, securing a commanding 4-1 victory over Bournemouth at Soldier Field in Chicago. Goals from Rasmus Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo, and substitute Ethan Williams sealed a dominant performance for Ruben Amorim's side, who maintained their perfect record in the tournament.

From the whistle, United showcased an attacking intent that has become a hallmark of their pre-season under Amorim. The early pressure paid off in the 8th minute when Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring. The Danish striker, continuing his promising pre-season, met a precise cross from Patrick Dorgu with a well-timed header, leaving the Bournemouth goalkeeper with no chance.

The lead was doubled in the 25th minute by the impressive Patrick Dorgu himself. Following a quickly taken free-kick from Mason Mount, Dorgu latched onto the ball, muscled his way past the Bournemouth defence, and calmly slotted home to put the Red Devils firmly in control.

The second half started much like the first, with United in the ascendancy. Just eight minutes after the restart, Amad Diallo extended United's lead, bundling the ball in from close range after a period of sustained pressure.

Ruben Amorim made a host of changes in the 70th minute, bringing on several fresh faces, and one of them made an immediate impact. Just two minutes after his introduction, teenager Ethan Williams curled a superb low finish into the bottom corner, making it 4-0 and capping off a fantastic attacking display.

While United's defence largely held firm, Bournemouth did manage to pull one back late in the game in the 88th minute, with Matthijs de Ligt unfortunately turning a David Brooks cross into his own net for an own goal. However, it was a mere consolation for the Cherries on a night dominated by the Red Devils.

This victory marks Manchester United's second win in the Premier League Summer Series, building on their 2-1 triumph over West Ham. The team displayed excellent movement, cohesion, and intensity throughout the match, even in challenging rainy and windy conditions. The performance will undoubtedly please Amorim, as key players showed sharpness and promising youngsters like Dorgu and Williams staked their claim for more first-team action.

United will now look to continue their winning streak as they prepare for their final Premier League Summer Series fixture against Everton.